Elon Musk's brain-computer interface implant startup Neuralink announced on X that it received approval to launch a new feasibility study, CONVOY, which will test the use of its wireless brain-computer interface (BCI), or N1 implant, to control an investigational assistive robotic arm.
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A computer-based therapy can potentially help stroke survivors recover some movements in their hands.
A new study in South Australia assessed the effectiveness of a brain-computer interface (BCI) system in decreasing post-stroke arm and hand weakness.
FINDINGS
The study recruited 12 chronic stroke survivors around the state who had limited arm mobility but kept a sharp mind. They underwent 18 ...
NexStem, a robotics startup based in Palo Alto, California with a R&D team in India, is set to roll out across Asia-Pacific, Europe and the United States its headset that can be controlled by a user's thoughts.
The launch comes as the company has received funding from angel investors like BITS Spark and Indian internet company InfoEdge for an undisclosed amount.
WHAT IT'S FOR
NexStem offers...